Tamopsis sp. (genus)

Two-tailed spider at Acton, ACT

Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2020
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2020
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2020
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2020
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2020
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Identification history

Tamopsis sp. (genus) 10 Aug 2020 YumiCallaway
Tamopsis sp. (genus) 10 Aug 2020 TimL

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A follow up sighting to 4300484. Some Two-tailed spiders obviously don't take shelter from the pouring rain. This one has a Hypogastrura sp. Springtail in front of it. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
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  • 9 Aug 2020 12:35 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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